21.1.6 - Structure of a Micro-Program Memory
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What is a micro-programmed control unit?
💡 Hint: Think about how instructions are executed.
Name the three phases of instruction handling.
💡 Hint: What order do these actions take place in?
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What does the micro-program counter (MPC) do?
💡 Hint: Think about tracking progress in a sequence.
True or False: Branch decisions are always unconditional.
💡 Hint: Recall if all branches lead the same way.
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Design a micro-program sequence for executing a STORE instruction. Include the essential micro instructions and branching conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would organize tasks to ensure they are completed efficiently.
Explain how the condition checking in a micro program influences the efficiency of execution in a complex instruction set.
💡 Hint: Consider how conditional paths may lengthen or shorten the overall program execution time.
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